

Fright Show(1985)
A journey into the bizarre world of horror and science fiction lunacy
Two obscure film critics host four SF/Horror films: The Thing in the Basement, Illegal Alien, Nightfright, and Dr. Dobermind.
Movie: Fright Show
Top 10 Billed Cast
Chris Phillips
Jenny (segment "Dr. Dobermind")
Dr. Dobermind (segment "Dr. Dobermind")
(segment "Dr. Dobermind")
(segment "Illegal Alien")
(segment "Illegal Alien")
(segment "Illegal Alien")
(segment "Illegal Alien")
(segment "Illegal Alien")

Fright Show
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Two obscure film critics host four SF/Horror films: The Thing in the Basement, Illegal Alien, Nightfright, and Dr. Dobermind.
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1985-10-11
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3.7
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A journey into the bizarre world of horror and science fiction lunacy
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